A Bexhill estate agency has become the latest business to back the project to build a maritime centre on the seafront.

Burgess & Co in Devonshire Square have donated £500 to Bexhill Maritime.

The proposed centre on East Parade will feature an exhibition area highlighting the environment, the threats to marine life and the effects of climate change. Its focal point will be the Royal Sovereign Lighthouse Lantern Tower, rescued from destruction by the charity Bexhill Maritime.

Raymond Konyn, founder, chair and trustee of Bexhill Maritime, said: “We are very grateful to Burgess & Co for their very generous support.

“It is gratifying that local businesses can see the potential of what Bexhill Maritime is doing and are willing to help bring this landmark project to fruition.”

Paul Rendle, the Managing Director of Burgess and Co, said: “We love to help and support local causes and one like this was always something of interest to us.”

Pictured are (foreground) Raymond Konyn and Paul Rendle with (L to R) Tanya Kirk, Ben Davey, Jess Daw –Collins, Gordon Smith (Maritime trustee), Liam Foster, Yolanda Laybourne (Maritime trustee), Debbie Wallace.